Images Dated 19th May 2020

Bonnie Prince Charlie in hiding in the moors of Scotland

Bonnie Prince Charlie (1720-1788) - the elder son of James Francis Edward Stuart, grandson of James II and VII, and the Stuart claimant to the throne of Great Britain in hiding in a cave in Scotland after defeat at the Battle of Culloden on 16 April 1746. He hid in the moors of Scotland, always barely ahead of the government forces. Many Highlanders aided him, and none of them betrayed him for the 30, 000 reward. Charles eventualy fled to France.
1746

© Mary Evans Picture Library/Tom Gillmor

James II's plan to escape England to France is thwarted

James II and VII (1633-1701) - King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII discovered trying to escape England. As William of Orange and his army advanced slowly towards London, many of James supporters changed sides. Even senior generals in James army, like John Churchill, went over to William. At this point James sent his wife and son to France for safety. James soon decided to flee himself, but his boat was stopped by some fishermen in Kent (as shown here) and he was taken back to London.
1688

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Piel CP.301A Emeraude - G-ARRS

Piel CP.301A Emeraude G-ARRS (msn 226) at Baginton. (manufactured by Societe Menavia and previously registered F-BIMA in France) Date: 1964

© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library

1964, 226, 301a, Baginton, Cp, Emeraude, F Bima, France, G Arrs, Manufactured, Menavia, Msn, Piel, Previously, Registered, Societe